Gasol, limited to 60 games last season, is the top offseason target of the San Antonio Spurs, who are making another push to gain favor with the 7-footer.

Gasol is reportedly most likely to sign with the Chicago Bulls, who are in a holding pattern until New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony makes his long-awaited call on his next home. The Bulls would use Gasol at power forward next to Joakim Noah, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as a replacement for Carlos Boozer. Boozer could come off the bench if he is not released using the amnesty clause.

San Antonio re-signed forward Boris Diaw and retained Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. Gasol could provide scoring punch and is an excellent passer out of the high post, which was often on display in the triangle offense with the Lakers.

Los Angeles could still bring Gasol back, but their competition in the Western Conference is plentiful.

It could come down to cash for Gasol, who made $19 million last season but is facing a steep pay cut this time around.

Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti called Gasol last week when free agency opened and many of the team's players have contacted or met with Gasol, including Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Coach Scott Brooks also met with Gasol in person. However, Oklahoma City can offer a salary of only $5 million.